Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for zestful
Adjective
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Together the flavor is muddled, slightly discordant, but alone the Irish whiskey gets to sing, its apples and pears and slight malt and gentle touch a perfect foil to the zesty front palate of the lemon and the deep finish of the almonds.—
Jeremy Repanich,
Robb Report,
7 Mar. 2026 -
The zesty sauce complements the yellow cornmeal while also pairing well with the pepper.—
Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
5 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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In this recipe, grapes add a touch of sweetness to the tangy, creamy mix.—
Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
6 Mar. 2026
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Recently there were pani puri filled with his mother’s wonderfully tangy, grainy cheesecake and strawberry lassi.—
Jenn Harris,
Los Angeles Times,
5 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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According to a post on Facebook by the New Zealand Police, a volunteer at the store noticed a pungent aroma before opening the bag, and found multiple small bags of marijuana and a large wad of cash.—
Fernando Cervantes Jr,
USA Today,
9 Mar. 2026
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The native of Roi Et, a small village in Northeast Thailand, learned to cook from her mother and great-grandmother and carries forth their legacy with pungent pad ka pow and succulent roast chicken with crackling skin.—
Matthew Odam,
Austin American Statesman,
7 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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The branzino collars are repurposed as a riff on Buffalo wings, grilled and painted in a glaze that hits all the pleasure centers at once, with a bright, zingy vinegar punch that hums with heat.—
Jenn Harris,
Los Angeles Times,
19 Feb. 2026
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This bright, grassy green feels so zingy and refreshing.—
Ariel Wodarcyk,
InStyle,
14 Feb. 2026
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“Zestful.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/zestful. Accessed 12 Mar. 2026.
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